Minako Kotobuki
Voice ActorMinako Kotobuki is a Japanese singer and actress who rose to fame playing Tsumugi Kotobuki in K-On! and later voiced Rickert in the newer Berserk anime and game adaptations.
Berserk Role
Kotobuki plays Rickert, Guts's former Band of the Falcon comrade, across the Golden Age Arc film trilogy, its Memorial Edition cut, the 2016 television series, and the Berserk Musou video game. She picked up the role after Akiko Yajima originated Rickert's Japanese voice back in the 1997 anime.
Career and Notable Roles
Kotobuki's breakout came from voicing bassist Tsumugi Kotobuki in the school band comedy K-On!, a part that led directly into a recording career; she went on to sing opening and ending themes for the show and became a member of the four-piece vocal unit Sphere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How did Minako Kotobuki start her career?
Kotobuki's breakout came from voicing bassist Tsumugi Kotobuki in the school band comedy K-On!, a role that launched her into a recording career. She has been active since 2005.
Is Minako Kotobuki a singer?
Yes. After breaking out on K-On!, she went on to sing opening and ending themes for the show and became a member of the four-piece vocal unit Sphere.
Who does Minako Kotobuki voice in Berserk?
Kotobuki plays Rickert across the Golden Age Arc film trilogy, its Memorial Edition cut, the 2016 television series, and the Berserk Musou video game. She picked up the role after Akiko Yajima originated it in the 1997 anime.
Who is Rickert in Berserk?
Rickert is Guts's former comrade from the Band of the Falcon, a character Minako Kotobuki voices across several modern Berserk adaptations. The role connects her to one of the story's key supporting cast members from Guts's mercenary days.
When was Minako Kotobuki born?
Minako Kotobuki was born in 1991 in Japan and has been active in voice acting and music since 2005.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Berserk anime series, manga, and official materials. Berserk was created by Kentaro Miura, published by Hakusensha, and animated by OLM. All rights to Berserk and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byKentaro Miura
- Published byHakusensha
- Animated byOLM
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to OLM and Hakusensha.
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- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Hakusensha and Kentaro Miura.
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